George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
Serco awarded Typhoon aircraft test capability contracts
Serco has been awarded two new contracts to supply Serco-designed 'General Purpose Support Equipment' to the Royal Air Force and the Spanish Air Force.
How long does it take to train a British military pilot?
The Ministry of Defence has revealed how long it takes to train fast jet, heavy lift and rotary wing pilots.
British warship in £15m drugs bust
Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose delivered her fifth blow to drug runners in the Middle East this year so far.
Norwegian submarine visits Scotland
A Norwegian submarine is the third international visitor to the base near Glasgow in as many weeks.
British aircraft carrier finally on way to Scotland for repairs
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has departed from Portsmouth heading to Rosyth for repairs.
British frigate weapon systems to be upgraded
Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates will undergo a series of technical upgrades to their Magazine Torpedo Launch Systems and threat countermeasure capabilities.
BAE awarded work on Ohio and Vanguard class submarines
BAE has been awarded a $17.9m contract to provide engineering support to the U.S. Ohio class and British Vanguard class of nuclear armed submarines.
Drone spotted in Royal Navy colours on HMS Queen Elizabeth
A cousin of the new Protector drone has been spotted onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth amid speculation that drones of a similar design could be operated from British aircraft carriers in the future.
Britain accepts first new Protector drone
The first Protector remotely piloted aircraft has been accepted off-contract by the Ministry of Defence from General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems-Inc (GA-ASI).
Ireland to buy long-awaited primary search radars
The need for primary search radars was highlighted in a report by the Commission on the Defence Forces earlier this year.
